Newcastle park cafes move closer to reopening with 10-year deal plan
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Newcastle park cafes move closer to reopening with 10-year deal plan

8 May 2026 · Originally published 8 May 2026 7/10 Original headline: Newcastle park cafes move closer to reopening as 10-year deal plan emerges
Newcastle City Council has taken steps to reopen two park cafes in Exhibition Park and Paddy Freeman's park, which were closed earlier this year due to financial losses. The council is now considering a 10-year lease with a new operator, with negotiations expected to take place once a preferred developer is selected. The cafes are popular with locals, especially the elderly and Parkrun participants.
Source: Chronicle Live
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